His 76-year-old step father, Ervin, who lives in Saskatchewan, was recently diagnosed with dementia.

“This is a cause that’s close to my heart and I’m proud to lend my support to the campaign. We need to get over our uneasiness about dementia and start to recognize and talk about it more openly. Research is a top priority if we’re to find a cure for people like my step dad. And, we need to turn research into better resources for caregivers like my mom.”
- Darren Dreger, Toronto